Socket 1/2" 6-point Proxxon 23 mm PR23423

Proxxon 6-point socket with 1/2" drive, size 23 mm is a hexagonal workshop tool designed for tightening and loosening bolts and nuts measuring 23 mm across flats. Made for use with 1/2" ratchets, extensions, or torque wrenches, this socket supports common maintenance and repair tasks in automotive, industrial and general workshop environments. The 6-point profile is intended to provide firm contact with fasteners to reduce rounding and slippage.

Advantages

The 6-point design concentrates force on the flats of a nut or bolt, improving torque transfer and reducing the risk of damage to fastener corners. Compatibility with a 1/2" drive makes the socket suitable for both hand ratchets and larger torque tools. The 23 mm size covers a common range of metric fasteners used on vehicles, machinery and equipment, enabling efficient single-tool operation without adapters.

Suitable for

• Automotive repair and maintenance tasks requiring a 23 mm socket
• Workshop and garage use with 1/2" ratchets and torque wrenches
• Industrial maintenance where metric fasteners of 23 mm are encountered
• Assembly and disassembly of machinery components using 23 mm bolts or nuts

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/2"
• Socket profile: 6-point (hexagonal)
• Nominal size: 23 mm (across flats)
• Intended use: tightening and loosening bolts and nuts

How to use

Select the 23 mm socket and fit it securely onto a compatible 1/2" drive ratchet, breaker bar, extension or torque wrench. Place the socket squarely over the fastener so the flats make full contact, then apply steady torque in the required direction. When using a torque wrench, set the required torque value and operate according to the torque wrench manufacturer’s instructions. Remove the socket by pulling it straight off the fastener once the operation is complete.

Usage recommendations

Inspect the socket and fastener for damage before use and ensure correct fit to prevent rounding. Use the socket with appropriately rated hand tools and avoid using impact drivers unless the socket is specifically rated for impact use. Store in a dry place to minimise corrosion and maintain tool performance.